1. Only one professional bout before Octagon debut.

Unlike the vast majority of fighters, Hill did not bounce around in
the lower promotions of the mixed martial arts universe before
achieving a breakthrough to the big show. Hill had just one fight
outside of the UFC, appearing at USFFC
18 “Metal and Mayhem” in 2014. Hill earned herself a second
round TKO over Stephanie
Skinner and shortly after made the move to the major
leagues.

2. First round loss on ‘TUF.’

Hill earned her opportunity in the newly created women’s
strawweight division in 2014 as a member of “The Ultimate Fighter:
A Champion Will be Crowned” tournament. Her appearance on the show
was very brief as she was eliminated by Carla
Esparza in her opening bout of the tournament via standing
rear-naked choke in the opening frame.

3. Still looking for the finish.

Hill has struggled to end fights during her Octagon tenure. With
zero wins via TKO or submission, both of her two UFC victories came
via unanimous decision with wins over Emily Kagan
and Ashley
Yoder. She has three total career finishes to her credit, all
by way of knockout.

4. Undefeated Invicta FC champion.

In Invicta, Hill became the face of the women’s strawweight
division and won the promotion’s strawweight title with a victory
against the highly-respected Livia
Renata Souza. She defended the title against Kaline
Medeiros at
Invicta FC 20 via unanimous decision and returned to the UFC
with a perfect external record.

5. Bonus money.

Hill’s return to the UFC from Invicta FC delivered on the hype in a
thrilling war against Jessica
Andrade at UFC Fight Night 104. The return ended in
disappointment as the judges gave Andrade the unanimous decision
win. However, Hill earned herself fight of the night honors and a
hefty bonus for her efforts.